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  • How To Pray: Are you aware of all the ways in which you can pray? Father Chris explains vocal prayers, meditation, contemplation, the Liturgy of the Hours, and much more in this episode of Explaining the Faith.
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  • @janealan2142
    @janealan2142 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Dear Fr Chris; you are a very special priest endowed with the gift of teaching. I don't want to lose you to any of the illnesses that you said you suffer from. When I offer my fasting to God for priests on Wednesday and Friday I will now expand the offering from priests in general to you specifically. God bless you Fr Chris. I love you and what you do. From a hermit in Toronto Canada.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you and God bless you

    • @janteynor5524
      @janteynor5524 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      This is so true. Father Chris is my “go to Priest.” I have learned so much from him. He is the best teacher! ❤

    • @Carolem494
      @Carolem494 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I also, Father Chris, am learning so much from you. Thank you so very much!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Carolem494 thank you for watching with us and God bless you

  • @dasan9178
    @dasan9178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    You’ll like this one! It was a desperate time in my life and marriage. We hadn’t been to Mass in years. Our son had been destroyed by a false priest who had molested him. The recent memory of seeing our daughter die haunted me. My husband and I constantly argued. Worst of all, I didn’t know anyone who understood. I wanted to die.
    A friend commented one day I did know someone who understood. Someone who had not only lost her son, but saw him tortured and killed. It was Mary, of course. That reminder hit me like a ton of bricks. I suddenly realized we had been wrong to leave the Church.
    Attending any church had been very traumatic for me. I had left several sobbing and didn’t feel I could attend any alone.
    I did have a running conversation with God, but it wasn’t enough. I avoided God when I needed him most. I realized I needed to connect through the Holy Mother. When you’re hurting, it’s easier to go to your mother than your father.
    I started praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy prayer. This led to a desire to learn more about the Faith, such as through Divine Mercy and Fr. Ripperger videos.
    My husband started watching the videos with me and we started talking more instead of arguing.
    When I learned how versatile the Rosary can be, I began pleading the Blood of Jesus before each decade, praying for my daughter’s soul and asking for my husband and son to be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
    The next week, my husband started praying a daily Rosary, too. A couple days after that, he came home with new Rosaries, scapulars and medals. The following week he went to morning confession and Mass. He took me later that day as well.
    Having learned from Catholic YT videos that his position as husband/father gave him spiritual authority over our family, he increased his Rosary praying. I not only overheard him praying to be a better man, husband, and father, I heard him praying for me, our daughter’s soul, asking God to help us stop arguing, and pleading the Blood of Jesus for our son. I can’t adequately express how much that meant to me.
    We started going to weekly Mass together. He started attending daily Masses and working on consecration to Jesus through Mary. The closer we got to God in prayer, the less we argued.
    Connecting to Jesus through Mary myself gave me a renewed desire to live and serve God. More than that, focusing on the suffering of Jesus and his mother in the Rosary healed my broken spirit (as it says in the Bible, “and with his stripes we are healed” Isaiah 53:5). I realized one day that I felt happy despite problems in the world, and no longer felt broken.
    Having achieved so much so fast, I became impatient to see changes in our son. My husband took the lead saying we needed to be patient because God would answer in his own time and way. Considering the prayer warrior he had become, I knew it must be true.
    I do mean prayer warrior because his Rosaries had evolved. I heard him interjecting a series of prayers between decades, creating a perfect blending of recited prayers, his own heartfelt words and meditation. He started daily Bible reading and study. He began blessing our son every time he visited and talking to him about God’s love. He got our son to wear a scapular and carry a Rosary with him everywhere.
    Our son started asking religious questions soon after, asking to pray with us sometimes and even to consider returning to confession and Mass.
    Our family, which had been broken and failing, was fixed by Our Lady’s Rosary. The fast transformation has been nothing less than incredible. What else can I say except prayer works!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Wow G... that is quite a story. God bless you and praise Him for helping your husband, son and family. You are proof of the power of prayer! Know you in our prayers as well. Thank you for sharing.

    • @juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853
      @juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      G Dasan what an amazing testimony. I’m so happy for you and your family God is indeed real I love mama Mary so much she’s a woman worth being fixated on... may your life and the lives of your family get better and better. Peace and blessings to you all.

    • @richardsmith2112
      @richardsmith2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      That’s a beautiful story. It warms my heart to read it. Encourages me as a father of two sons that have been secularized that it will happen eventually but in His time. God bless you and I’m happy you have found peace.

    • @gr8bskt
      @gr8bskt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Wow. What a beautiful conversion for your whole family, praise God.
      Have you seen Fr. Ripperger's talk on Our Mother of Fair Love? Life-changing. 💗🙏🏻

    • @joeyoutube8522
      @joeyoutube8522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Middletown

  • @jennjo822
    @jennjo822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I am awoken for prayer every morning. Sometime 2-3 am sometimes 4:30 regardless I roll out of bed and pray. I am literally called to prayer. I have heard my name called. Heard the blessed mother say good morning or wake to the smell of flowers. It is my favorite time of day and I loose myself in prayer in meditation and writing sometimes for 3-4 hours at a time. Prayer is like food for my spirit I can not get enough🙏

    • @helenanonis4858
      @helenanonis4858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You are so bless Jenn Jo

    • @jonathanhuang2955
      @jonathanhuang2955 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow. I woke up at 2:30am and finished some technical support work and tried to finish watching this video. Here i am, reading the comments at 3:10am.
      You are so blessed!
      I have had experience of smelling roses right after receiving the Eucharist a couple of times. The priest told me that I am blessed because only one in 6000 Catholics can experience this.
      ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🛐🛐🛐

    • @GMMayo-fk9wj
      @GMMayo-fk9wj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I get the same signals. Am even woken up with knocks on my bedroom door! I think my Guardian Angel nudges me though I can spend hours with Masses and other devotions. Becomes addictive as I dont want to fall asleep to keep praying or reading the Bible. I cant stay awake during the day as a result. But I love being close to Mary archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel. Immaculate Heart of Mary I consecrate my son and family to your heart. Pls keep them protected. Amen

    • @alokusamuel5755
      @alokusamuel5755 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Amazing

  • @Ayatollah_Khamenei
    @Ayatollah_Khamenei ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Guys I’m brand new to the faith. I’m starting RCIA. I am so happy and already feel so much more fulfillment :D

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is awesome, prayers for you!

    • @marietaylor6349
      @marietaylor6349 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome to the faith ❤

    • @Ayatollah_Khamenei
      @Ayatollah_Khamenei 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@marietaylor6349 can’t believe I posted that 10 months ago. I’ve come so far. I am home!!

  • @vBliss88
    @vBliss88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    From the Philippines, I hear you Father. My prayers, not only for the Philippines and America but for the whole world...

  • @chikileta7990
    @chikileta7990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Thank you Father . I am learning my Catholic Faith again. And i am happy being Catholic.

  • @reynaldocrisostomo7197
    @reynaldocrisostomo7197 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    i love to pray becausethat is the way I can show God that I use my will to love Him.

  • @sofiaflores3564
    @sofiaflores3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    You are a joy to watch. A true teacher in Christ. We love you, Fr. Chris

  • @maryannsosnowski9429
    @maryannsosnowski9429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Thank you Father Chris You are a gift from God. You are bringing people back to God

  • @kotikashfelister1183
    @kotikashfelister1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Am a Catholic from Kenya i have just come a cross your teaching your actually a blessing to me keep the fire burning for our Jesus be blessed Fr🇰🇪

  • @ninakosi7979
    @ninakosi7979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I have been doing almost all you have talked about Father Chris, the chaplet of divine mercy at 3:00 pm, prayer for our country, now I will include the country of Poland. I am a Filipino and a US citizen and so are all my children.. two of my son had serve this wonderful country . We are grateful for all Gods’ blessings.

    • @michellemoo5250
      @michellemoo5250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank u father for explaination of
      Prayers. It makes me pray better.

    • @56Tyskie
      @56Tyskie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @teres469
      @teres469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      God Bless you All 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

  • @estervandall7174
    @estervandall7174 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My name is Ester I'm from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭. Thank you Father for all the talks and seminar it's very enlightened and feed my souls of the grace of God words....Amen

    • @fridaytieday
      @fridaytieday ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's true..... Phillipinos are a beautiful people. They will lead the world to Grace.....
      God bless you all.

    • @JacekWuj
      @JacekWuj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2:01

  • @Lagilelei
    @Lagilelei ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I was raised in a Samoan strict Catholic family. Evening family devotions are a must. We were taught by our parents to always fall to our knees every time we pray. So glad for parents paving a way and trusting Gods process ❤

    • @isabelspagna6377
      @isabelspagna6377 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You Lord for this Beautiful time to Listen fr Chris ALAR He Really enjoyed studying so he can Teach Us Blessings to Him AMEN 🙏🙏🙏💕

  • @reynelgementiza227
    @reynelgementiza227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I WAS CRYING WHEN I WATCHED THIS. THANK YOU, FATHER.

  • @EMCain-rz6kv
    @EMCain-rz6kv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The Mass, the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are the most beautiful prayers! Please pray for all our Priests, the Souls in Purgatory and conversion of sinners!🌹🌹🌹

  • @tmadown42
    @tmadown42 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you Fr,Chris for your wondeful, inspiring, & motivational talks ,I've learned too much,now I'm 81,still learning ...God is good, we need prayers,He is everything in our life...God bless you for all these...God bless us always ❤🎉x❤

  • @jorenkiel
    @jorenkiel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thank you Fr. Chris for mentioning us Filipinos. We will pray for your country America! 🙏

  • @vereelizabeth4176
    @vereelizabeth4176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Lord Jesus son of the living God, have mercy on me a poor sinner.

  • @virginiamaecaluen9591
    @virginiamaecaluen9591 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you father I am a filipina and I love this talk very much. And yes we will pray for your country. May God bless you father.

  • @in_defense_of_the_church
    @in_defense_of_the_church 2 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    I’m listening to this while fishing… fishing for rainbow trout… it put a smile on my face and I felt the warm embrace of God! Glory be to Him!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      That's great. If you ever need somebody to join you in fishing for trout let me know 😇

    • @zandramariecabbat7094
      @zandramariecabbat7094 ปีที่แล้ว

      S😘🙂😡🙂🙂🙂😘🙂😊😊😮

    • @zandramariecabbat7094
      @zandramariecabbat7094 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DivineMercy_Official saw en a/:y: I d❤zY

    • @gerry.shafer6101
      @gerry.shafer6101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U. CAN. ICE. FISH. NOW. AS. ITS. DEC. 22

    • @gizzyfrizzy1
      @gizzyfrizzy1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope when you pulled your pole up it hooked a big fish each time because you listened to this.

  • @crispinaaninao9007
    @crispinaaninao9007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Ok..im a filipino..will pray for america..thank you for acknowledging Philippines and the Filipinos...God bless us all...

  • @evarethsuareztimbang5992
    @evarethsuareztimbang5992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Oh my, thank you so much Father. I am praying for all nations esp. America because for me if America collapses the world will suffer.
    Love you Father. I will pray for everyone, for the whole world. I'm a Filipina. Godbless and have mercy on the whole world ,Amen.

    • @hd911cassiel8
      @hd911cassiel8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Am a catechist and learn a lot from your teachings.
      You are a blessing and may you be bless more 🙏

  • @kimisparkles09
    @kimisparkles09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm from the Philippines! I'm praying for the whole world! Thank you Fr. Chris for this helpful talk!!

  • @ramonjrnolasco3162
    @ramonjrnolasco3162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    God Bless The Philippines,America and Poland in Jesus Name

  • @GotChrist12000
    @GotChrist12000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love these talks and keep learning more about catholicism!

  • @SalasLudy
    @SalasLudy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Yes, Father Chris, thanks for the comprehensive talk on prayer. We the Filipinos in the Philippines are praying for for people in the US and the whole world, especially this pandemic time.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yes LDS and we are praying the Philippines... love the people and the culture!

    • @monicaboerma1188
      @monicaboerma1188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you

    • @junreybalita7625
      @junreybalita7625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2

    • @sandranickel5636
      @sandranickel5636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you for your prayers and sending much love and prayers from a grateful soul in the United States. May God’s blessings be great upon the beautiful people in the Philippines.

    • @bonaventurekyaligonza5159
      @bonaventurekyaligonza5159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thanks Fr. Chris for instructing us about prayer. In Uganda we are praying for patience to overcome the attacks of terrorism and bomb blasts. Grant us your peace O Lord.

  • @romytortor1085
    @romytortor1085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thank you very much Fr. It seems to me your sharing a treasure so precious. God loves you very much!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Romy and God loves you too! Thank you for watching and God bless.

  • @theresagoldschmidt8740
    @theresagoldschmidt8740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    South African Catholic here. Father, I pray for America and South Africa everyday.

  • @margaretmunck6500
    @margaretmunck6500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How did we get so far from these simple truths. God bless you for giving so much to the world.

  • @aliciasavino9809
    @aliciasavino9809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Father I just wake up 2:00am turned phone on to check the weather. I wanted to be sure my tennis game was still on…. how I found this amazing video. Changed everything I’m a Catholic I pray but I was letting tennis to interfere with my time with God. God does work in amazing ways…!!! going back to sleep PRIORITIES took over. God bless you I just suscribe to your Chanel.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, thank you for sharing that Alicia and God bless you!

  • @jntwyatt
    @jntwyatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    Thanks so much Father. I learn SO much from you. One year ago I returned to the Catholic Church from a 40 year absence. Your talks are feeding me.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Wow, Jeff... that is awesome. Thank you for responding to God's grace! We are super glad you are with us and we hope you continue to tune in God bless you

    • @agnesbaarde3832
      @agnesbaarde3832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A

    • @vincentgiovannucci4048
      @vincentgiovannucci4048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wow. That is verbatim what I would say. God bless you.

    • @veronicaita7082
      @veronicaita7082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thanks EWTN For the great Teaching from Father Chris .

    • @percieenriquez8109
      @percieenriquez8109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Its God’s grace, indeed. God bless...congrats

  • @jillnammar5079
    @jillnammar5079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Father Chris your teaching is so very important to us. I’m trying to deepen my prayer life. Thank you! God Bless! 🙏🏼

  • @josephting1687
    @josephting1687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "St.Teresa of Jesus - Spending time alone with the One who loves us, alone." Learning to begin mental prayer is the most difficult work,(detachment, humility love) and not forgetting the temptations by the devil to break us, distraction to stop us praying.. so many! But, once we see and taste God, you will never want to stop drinking the Living Water. God be with all of us. 🙏🙏🙏😍

    • @josephting1687
      @josephting1687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ALL LIVES MATTER. All lives do matter indeed! We are all the same colour, Red, the blood of Christ flows in us! God loves you and so do I. Hv a blessed prayerful and faithful life, unwrap the gifts of God who has prepared for each of us.

    • @celerinomanio4331
      @celerinomanio4331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @L i s t e n 2 L e a r n . 333

    • @louisachantung8233
      @louisachantung8233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Fr Chris! I saw this many times but something made me move on. I had the desire to affirm and know well Carmelite Mental prayer and that was the reason I passed your talk. I pray the Chaplet and Rosary daily and have the desire to teach others how to do Carmelite mental prayer. Sometimes before, I wondered how I can be a Marian Helper here in my area. We have the Rosary Group, many Divine Mercy Apostolates/Groups, Third Order of Mary, Little Sisters of the Poor/Jeanne Jugan Helpers, children of Fatima Marian Helpers, Divine Will Apostolate and Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of which I am a member. Two desires I have which I daily place before Jesus through Mary are: to teach Carmelite Mental Prayer and to be a MARIAN HELPER by helping others to love Mary thru the Rosary. Listening to the talk was like"yea, I was inspired to listen to Fr Chris for my answer was there. Yes! The answer definitely but I needed a written transcript where I could translate to the local language of the majority. There are many inspirational talks but always in English. Fr Chris your talk is the response to my desire but in English which limits the scope of beneficiaries. My target is the majority not selected English speaking/understanding few hence the interest to translate. I leave this with you Fr Chris. To everyone, please remember me, my desires and inspirations in your "S" of "ACTS." With a grateful heart, may God continue to bless you Fr Chris, and all Marian Helpers at the Shrine.

  • @lydiabosch2584
    @lydiabosch2584 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My first time to Listen to your congregation Thank you Father Cris' am from the Philippines and You mention our Country I was aghast for a moment. Smile came from my face feeling elated mentioning our country and requesting offering prayers for America...
    Am Catholic and I will do my share and my own Country as well... Thank you Father Chris 'I will continue to follow you..God Bless you 🙏😇❤💙💜💚💛

  • @pennypiper7382
    @pennypiper7382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fr Chris is such a gift! Can’t praise God enough for bringing us here. 🙏❤️🇦🇺

  • @jom.5949
    @jom.5949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thank you Father, let us pray without ceasing, in good or in bad times!

  • @prabhavatinair9857
    @prabhavatinair9857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Please pray for my son Santosh Kumar aged 52 to release him from the additions of Alkohol Chewing tobacco smoking and above all FALSE PRIDE

  • @delacruzgr1
    @delacruzgr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Bless the Philippines, Poland and the whole world...in the mighty name of Jesus the Christ, amen...

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, blessings to all.....

    • @laurahall8931
      @laurahall8931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prefect talk just a tiny bit long Lol 😆

    • @maureenbanks3702
      @maureenbanks3702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think the talk was too long at all. Good talks that are inspired by grace are never too long.

    • @laurahall8931
      @laurahall8931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did not mean 😢 it in a negative way please forgive me if it sounded that way Dear

    • @piroskafarkas333
      @piroskafarkas333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      BLESS HUNGRIANS too many people lost life under COMMUNISM!!! GOD BLESS MAGYART

  • @charlottejabalde4920
    @charlottejabalde4920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I am grateful that I am a filipino..people here have a deep faith in God and rely our lives unto Him...

    • @herbertkizito6992
      @herbertkizito6992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's true

    • @marialapas6131
      @marialapas6131 ปีที่แล้ว

      And most of the catholic believes in good luck..they believe feng sui. That is divination..
      If they believe God no need for this stuff..

  • @doming1949
    @doming1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you Father Chris I’m a Pilipino. I pray and always listen to you! Thank you for your guidance bc people’s forgetting to pray! 🙏🏼

    • @dawnanderson9625
      @dawnanderson9625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also see that our people are not praying not even the prayer Jesus taught us. The prayers of the parents will save the children

  • @maryelizabeth8058
    @maryelizabeth8058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Father, I just learned so much.💕 I will watch this video over and over...its life changing. We love your utube talks ❤ u are helping us to convert, repent and put Jesus first...we need this in a world that has gone bonkers....we need this. ❤ thank you.

  • @strfdvd5954
    @strfdvd5954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I'm Catholic from Malaysia Father. Thank you for being a blessing to ALL of God's people. I pray for your nation and Christian nations. God bless 🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Welcome Cornie and God bless our friends in Malaysia.

    • @susietan2311
      @susietan2311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      W

    • @benitachan731
      @benitachan731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Father, please enlighten us on fasting on bread and water. Is it throughout the whole day or for a no. Of hours as the Muslims do?

  • @michaelsix9684
    @michaelsix9684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    often Jesus went off to pray alone or with his disciples, it takes effort to put prayer into your daily life, it is well worth it, took me years to learn this

  • @piaffe25rider76
    @piaffe25rider76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Idk why we were never taught any of this in catechism class…..God Bless Fr. Chris- he is a household name at our house!

  • @ingeingrid3748
    @ingeingrid3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you father for teaching us how to pray. I'm catholic from indonesia

  • @gracianomendoza8671
    @gracianomendoza8671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Fr. Chris I am Gary, a Filipino catechist now in Canada. I heard your request. I promise you to include the US and Canada in my rosaries, holy hours and prayers. Godbless you father. Was stunned by your request. Thank you father. Always praying for all priests. You are awesome.

    • @venuslibrando2480
      @venuslibrando2480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank yoifather Chris

    • @lbvnrw
      @lbvnrw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ever since i've never ask to anyone or not even finding what is the Definition of prayer! AS Long AS I say a prayer to God. I'm a housewife. Thank you rather🙏

    • @lbvnrw
      @lbvnrw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you🙏

    • @rosesoliman2492
      @rosesoliman2492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very inspirational talk on how to pray. Prayers for all our priests and thank you Fr.Chris for always guiding us to the road of salvation back to God our Creator ...God bless !! Rose Villar Soliman from the Philippines

  • @grasshopper9273
    @grasshopper9273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you Jesus I am learning at 62 how to pray

  • @annancy9917
    @annancy9917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I have been looking for this all my life. Thank you Jesus praise you Jesus.

  • @ladangharimau5712
    @ladangharimau5712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    May the Almighty God, the Son and the Holy Spirit care and bless America.

  • @kristaknoch7721
    @kristaknoch7721 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Praying🙏 for PEACE✌ in the world, our country in the Philippines , USA, and all over the Universe. Thank you Fr. Chris 🙏and Fr Calloway for loving❤ the Filipino people and we need your prayers. God Bless us all🙏

  • @josefinaliwanag2517
    @josefinaliwanag2517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Thank you for admiring the Filipino Christians . Indeed our love for God, Jesus and Mary is deep . The Eucharist is the center of our lives

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yes Josefina.... God has a special plan for the Filipino people and he is using you.... God bless!

    • @juanitalim1751
      @juanitalim1751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you father i wake up early today this mornibg not knowing you have a talk about How To Pray.i listened till the end .some answers my question in my heart .Thanks JESUS .AMEN

    • @Totustuus822
      @Totustuus822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      When I think about when the seed was planted for me to come into the church it was a Filipino Lady when I was a child. My mom was protestant and I didn't understand the relationship with Mary that Catholics had. She told me, "We believe that Mary is the mother of Jesus through and through." Meaning that she wasn't less his mother after he died. It was so profound yet simple enough for a child to understand. A lot of others nourished that seed, but when I trace it back, it was that conversation the the love of the Blessed Virgin was planted in me and even in the most sinful times or my life, I always felt her there trying to show me the way back to christ. My mom is Catholic now too. I'm half Filipino myself, but my dad wasn't the best Catholic, but the Filipinos still got me through the church doors. ;)

    • @Totustuus822
      @Totustuus822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Happy-ft8ie thank you so much for taking the time to say that. I've been a little lost professionally, but have a degree in writing. I started a project about the lack of fathers in our society and how it spiritually shuts many of us down to the idea of a father's love. And how God in his infinite wisdom, humility, and love, gave us Mama Mary to lead our a society like ours back to him. I've been asking for guidance and you're the second person to say something like this in the last few days. I told Mama to please hit me over the head with whatever I should do because I'm very dense and wouldn't get subtle messages. I'm tired of trying to do what I want with my life and messing up. I told Mama if she'd show me, I'd like to submit to whatever God wants. I consecrated myself to her and St. Joseph on May 13th. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I'm going to keep rolling with this project and see what happens!

    • @Totustuus822
      @Totustuus822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Happy-ft8ie I will certainly keep you in prayer. I understand with the father part. I have friends who are great people, but just don't have the same life experience and can't understand why Catholics feel we need Mary. I listen to a lot of Christian religious, even non-Catholics sometimes and it just breaks my heart when I hear the very misplaced views they have about Mama. I didn't quite understand what a lot of reparation of the first five Saturdays was about until I realized that some of my friends even felt that I'm under "demonic" influence in my devotion to Mama. It's like they've actively been taught this animosity towards her and it's heartbreaking. We live in a world that desperately needs Mama. I'm very grateful for Fr. Chris's "Explaining the Faith". I've played/sent some his talks and Fr. Calloway's talks to friends and I think they're pretty accessible to non-Catholics and definitely a good refresher to me.

  • @aracelisilva96
    @aracelisilva96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you Fr., Chris for the special mention of my beloved country, the Philippines. Glory to God

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, Cely and I did in today's homily at the Mass as well. God bless

  • @jackierobles7565
    @jackierobles7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Hi Fr. Chris, I am from the Philippines, thank you for loving our country. Thank you for teaching us to understand more deeply about our Catholic faith. I have learned so much from your talks especially the Divine Mercy. God Bless you and all the Marian Fathers 🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you Jackie.... God bless you and the Philippines!

    • @carollovesburdagol1
      @carollovesburdagol1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brattyyoung1917 we

    • @tinam8961
      @tinam8961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Father, thank you for your enlightenment. I am also. Filipino residing in Pennsylvania. I’ve been sharing you and your messages to my friends and family. Please pray that I may continue to do so and help touch somebody. Father, please pray with me that even one from the ISIS and Talibans learn to repent and know Jesus… that even one of them will convert to Catholicism… I pray for this everyday. Thank you and may our good Lord continue to bless you.

    • @anicetagarcia841
      @anicetagarcia841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you fr. Chris, I've learned a lot from you, Yes we all pray all nations and the whole World.

    • @juliusk2933
      @juliusk2933 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @loidaomega7108
    @loidaomega7108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank You Father Cris for mentioning our lovely country Philippines.we do lift up the whole world for peace in every rosary we do..thnk u father for the nice talked about our faith.God bless

  • @kaygrant2928
    @kaygrant2928 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you Father for the word. God have Mercy on us and on the whole world...

  • @cedesparducho4223
    @cedesparducho4223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you Lord for Fr, chris enlightend us ,,,watching from phillippines ,,and we Pray all nation and on the whole word ,,Amen,

  • @debmeyer2612
    @debmeyer2612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    TO ME PRAYER IS EXPRESSING LOVE TO GOD!💙🙏

  • @IDidntKnow...
    @IDidntKnow... 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow!!! Giving God permission? I never thought of that! I've always assumed HIS intercession would be automatic according to HIS will. But your explanation makes so much sense. I guess I need to stop saying that God knows what's in my heart, to myself. lol I never ask for anything for the same reason. I guess I need to start asking too. ;) Thank you soooo much, Fr Chris. Much love & God bless...

    • @luzvictorino8054
      @luzvictorino8054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @IDidntKnow...
      @IDidntKnow... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luzvictorino8054 Not sure what your comment means

    • @yvonnebutler489
      @yvonnebutler489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jesus is a gentleman. That’s why He knocks on the door of our hearts and doesn’t barge in. He waits for us to respond. 🙏🕯🙏

  • @gigigonzalezgaillot7042
    @gigigonzalezgaillot7042 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I am unable to say the rosary live because of my work schedule, but it is nice to come after work and be able to watch it and pray it on TH-cam. Thank you Father’s!

  • @salvacioncarriedo9028
    @salvacioncarriedo9028 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Listening from Mindanao, Philippines,God Bless Everyone with Peace and Good Health through the Intercession of the Blessed Mother Mary of Fatima. AMEN LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US AND OF THE WHOLE WORLD. GOD BLESS.

  • @edenbernal4913
    @edenbernal4913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you Father for this great fellowship/teachings. My prayers for Peace in the Philippines, the United States and on the whole World🌎

  • @dominicbraganaza3723
    @dominicbraganaza3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Father after listening to your teachings, I started praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary. I and my family are in financial need. We have got financial commitments to meet. Unpaid loans and ventured into financial dangers. Facing mental torture due to this. Please pray for us. I believe Jesus will bring me out of this.

    • @cfrancisco4606
      @cfrancisco4606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      "Do not be afraid." Many claim that this verse appears in the Bible 365 times. I haven't checked that for a fact yet but I don't think it's necessary. This promise from our Lord has sustained me and my family for at least 10 years now. We've gone through a lot of crises, too, mostly financial and clinging to God's divine mercy and providence has become our sole source of peace. Of course, we do what is necessary and leave everything else in God's hands. The secret to peace and a stress-free life is trusting Him completely and doing His will. My trust in Him has been tested once before in 2011 and I failed. I asked for forgiveness for my lack of faith and trust in Him and begged for the grace of increased faith. From then on, every time I face challenges, I pray for guidance and help and just do whatever I can do with my capabilities and resources and leave everything else to God. He never fails. I also once questioned God why challenges and difficulties keep coming even though I've been trying my best to live according to His will and the answer came to me through Mother Angelica, in one of the re-runs of her show. I learned that these difficulties are meant to increase and strenghten my faith in God as I am always asking for that grace. Now, nothing troubles me and I sleep in peace because I know that God is always watching over me and loves me and His mercy always overflows. May God bless you and grant you peace of mind and heart. Do not be afraid...

    • @cfrancisco4606
      @cfrancisco4606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Increase your devotion to Jesus and Mary. Pray the holy rosary and the divine mercy chaplet everyday.

    • @debbieoconnell9308
      @debbieoconnell9308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Isn’t it the greatest thing? Never heard of it as a child.

    • @leonirohana415
      @leonirohana415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cfrancisco4606 Your explanation is splendid and to the point I am able to understand what u said. Thank u. You never said what appears 365 time in the Bible.

    • @leonirohana415
      @leonirohana415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cfrancisco4606 sorry i just read it do not fear.

  • @chiloza760
    @chiloza760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Okay, Fr. Alar, the U.S.A. will be in my prayers. Thank you so much for teaching us how to pray. Love and blessings from the Philippines!

  • @cherylcranston4258
    @cherylcranston4258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    a communication with GOD

  • @hugofindenigg3959
    @hugofindenigg3959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That's why our Holy Mother of the Lord is always saying to us: pray, pray, pray, especially the Rosary!

    • @hugofindenigg3959
      @hugofindenigg3959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eddyrobichaud5832 Our Holy Mother says in her apparitions the same and recommends to read the Bible daily.
      The rosary is the meditation of our Lord's life on earth and is the most powerful weapon against the devil!
      Our LORD bless you!

  • @murphydublin
    @murphydublin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Thank you Fr. Cris you mentioning my country Philippines. I am a Filipino but living in Ireland. We have a Filipino group we called it 2000 Hail Mary's we pray every Saturday in different houses among the members and we start from 0800am to 1900pm, because of pandemic we use zoom. Fr. Cris please include our group to your prayers. GOD BLESS US. AMEN

    • @margaritapagusara2114
      @margaritapagusara2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ang galing nmn po.

    • @rubioangelie835
      @rubioangelie835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope that in all world.are tldoing this

    • @romanawakit2000
      @romanawakit2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Fr. Cris for this learnings today. Have a blessed day ahead

    • @dooshimagbahabo2533
      @dooshimagbahabo2533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wao, that is real sacrifice. May our Mother Mary, intercede for us. Amen

  • @noelzamora5391
    @noelzamora5391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Thank you Fr. Chris for the enlightenment about prayer, W e are from the Philippines and we will include America in our prayers.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you very much. I love the Philippines!

    • @autumntatu2681
      @autumntatu2681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you very much for your Prayers. Live in Georgia USA and will find out at 7:30 pm EST if our Nation stands with God, not evil.

    • @mariannemarek7338
      @mariannemarek7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you for your Faith in these times. The Philippines and Poland are beacons of Divine Mercy in the darkness. Do not forget the USA and President.

    • @debbylawson6100
      @debbylawson6100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so much! God bless you you from Kansas ❤️🙏✝️✝️✝️

    • @leobehrens6737
      @leobehrens6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@autumntatu2681
      M mlm(nm?mmmmmmmm

  • @youtubegirl149
    @youtubegirl149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have listened to all of your explaining the faith videos at least twice!! Thank you!!! I’m cradle Catholic who went to Catholic school for 12 years and I was a lapsed Catholic until a few years ago. The more I learn, the more I love Jesus and the Church he established or us. Thank you Father for helping me know my faith!
    You are so easy to listen to and down to earth.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for taking the time to follow your faith with us and God bless

  • @01Lagym
    @01Lagym 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh my goodness!!! I try to pray and begging to understand humility and where God would have me.serve…. Still asking for holy Sacramental Marriage

  • @CGP21178
    @CGP21178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you Father Chris

  • @alishakim4701
    @alishakim4701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks for sharing the story of Our Lord Jesus.God Bless and Protect you all the Fathers the Catholic Church ⛪✝️🙏❤️Amen ✝️🙏

  • @theresayongly
    @theresayongly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Prayer is an intimate communion with with God with our heart and mind.

  • @user-vb3gc5se9k
    @user-vb3gc5se9k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Praying for the US every day from the UK. ♥️🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️. Thank you Father for this very helpful presentation.
    God bless America.

    • @mariannemarek7338
      @mariannemarek7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for praying for the USA may God grant us grace and mercy.

    • @clairephillips3227
      @clairephillips3227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen

    • @susankovach8927
      @susankovach8927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for praying for the US. I also pray for you in the UK, in my rosary group each day. I name the countries Our Lady tell us to pray for. The UK is among around 15-20 countries so far.

    • @bonnymekwunye5245
      @bonnymekwunye5245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Father thanks a lot and pray for my country Nigeria.

  • @sylwiakouwen1563
    @sylwiakouwen1563 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I do promise to pray for the USA and for my country. Sylwia from Poland

  • @magdalenagonzaga8700
    @magdalenagonzaga8700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Prayers from the Philippines. I too believe tha God chose the Philippines and the Pilipinos for a special mission. And I firmly believe we will come out of this Pandemic stronger. "Kapit lang sa Diyos. Hindi sya natutulog!"

  • @annieguro4897
    @annieguro4897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for this wonderful teaching
    Father, you are included to my prayers. God bless America and Philippines.❤️ My Lord Jesus Christ son of the living God have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen🙏🌹

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Annie, and yes.... may God please bless our nations.

  • @barbaragomez2927
    @barbaragomez2927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Wow, thank You Lord for this awesome insightful information. 🙏🕊️💝

    • @bedapereira4908
      @bedapereira4908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basilia Rodriguez goa jesus please healmysonverdyall from cold n fever thank you jesus I love you jesus

  • @marygarza1596
    @marygarza1596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I finally found out what I never knew thank you father ♥️

  • @elenadelcampo1972
    @elenadelcampo1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Fr Cris am from Philippines, viewing you, since 2021. Am happy to know all ur Cathechisim

  • @Bigteddy552
    @Bigteddy552 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Prayer is talking with God, giving praise and glory to God. Telling God our wants, needs and desires. Asking forgiveness from God when we fail, and thanking Him for all his blessings.

  • @susankeubar6175
    @susankeubar6175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Thank you father for enlightening us on prayer.

  • @karenlebajo455
    @karenlebajo455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you Fr. Cris for the wonderful talks. Thank you too for giving special prayer for the Philippines.

  • @aracelibasilio7672
    @aracelibasilio7672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you father for your appreciation to us Filipinos. We are great Devotees to The Divine Mercy and also to Our Immaculate Heart of Mary.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, Araceli.... God is using the Philippines for spreading this important work of Divine Mercy.

    • @mariannemarek7338
      @mariannemarek7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the example that your country is giving to the world. Faith is a light in darkness.

  • @zambodsouza3740
    @zambodsouza3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Prayer is talking to my loving All powerful God.

  • @neilamary8971
    @neilamary8971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Lord for giving Fr Chris to us, bless him and guard him always 🙏

    • @vlas9289
      @vlas9289 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤🧡💛

  • @kathleenpower4805
    @kathleenpower4805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you fr for all your great advice and help God bless you and your great work🙏🙏🙏

    • @nicolassmith456
      @nicolassmith456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today?

  • @rosariosumera9635
    @rosariosumera9635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Im a Filipina 65 y.o..thank you for loving us and our country...rest assured we continue praying to THE DIVINE MERCY, the chaplet, novena esp. this covid 19 pandemic...PRAY WITHOUT CEASING 🙏🙏🙏😊

  • @alisatourek9176
    @alisatourek9176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    God Bless you Fr. Chris, you have a gift of teaching the faith in a way that keeps one interested and coming back!! Thank you and it's so great that the internet is actually a tool to bring people to Jesus Christ!!!

  • @Gpiwi
    @Gpiwi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow!! I love listening to this Priest. He has taught me stuff I never heard of in my life as a Catholic. God bless you Fr.

  • @saveamerica423
    @saveamerica423 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These trainings, as I call them, are wonderful. The info is vital for us sinners. God Bless all

  • @godonly1063
    @godonly1063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    What an excellent talk!! Thank you so much Father. Are we ever blessed being catholic 💜

    • @rhope3019
      @rhope3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed one thing my family tree has in common is some of us have stayed Catholic thanks to my grandparents and great grandparents

    • @anamariaarteagadelopez5423
      @anamariaarteagadelopez5423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen

    • @douglasmuriuki5684
      @douglasmuriuki5684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @God be with you +

    • @annhill1063
      @annhill1063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ✝1/29/2020; 7:33P.M.🛐
      What a powerful, prayerful,
      & informative presentation
      on PRAYER!!🙏❤💖🤎💜💙😇🔥🌟!! We need
      Much More by way of
      Teachings, Spiritual
      Reading, & reiteration, frequently! Go to Dly.
      Mass, Confession at
      least monthly, Dly. Rosary!
      Holy Hour once/week.🔥
      God's GRACES will be
      both Abundant & Effica-
      cious! Persevere in
      Prayer!❤ God Bless
      us all! May we have
      PEACE🔥 in our U.S.A.!🛐
      ✝ 😷 😇🙏. Ann H.

  • @ofelialaconsay5790
    @ofelialaconsay5790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you for loving us, Filipinos and encouraging us to keep praying.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes OL... God bless you and all Filipinos staying strong in their faith!

  • @anneode9095
    @anneode9095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Fr. Alar. You’re a good shepherd.

  • @evangelinegomez2772
    @evangelinegomez2772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Fr Cbris Alar for your very clear talk abt. How to Pray , I have learned so much! God bless you!

  • @elviracruz9282
    @elviracruz9282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Father... I really like listening to you. I am learning so much from you...

  • @perlitacailao954
    @perlitacailao954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I am from the Philippines. I always pray for the USA to bless it and also for the whole world especially our country. Thank you Father and God bless. I learned a lot from you.

  • @evelynmagadia150
    @evelynmagadia150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Fr. Chris for the inspiring thoughts that you've shared... ALL PRAISE AND GLORY TO GOD THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT...AMEN. Watching from PHILIPPINES...🙏🙏🙏

  • @kimfleury
    @kimfleury 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    3 Hail Marys for Fr. Chris Alar and continuing prayers for the MIC Fathers and Brothers, women religious and Marian Helpers

    • @joycepogson7722
      @joycepogson7722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where does it say in God’s word about hailing Mary ? Talking to God is done through The Holy Spirit asking in the name of Jesus to the praise and glory of Father God.

  • @karenrobson7480
    @karenrobson7480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I pray for you Fr. Alar each morning......I have made it a habit to get up to pray.....I'm not perfect at it, but you are in my prayers, as are all the Marian Fathers, Fr. Calloway and his incredible devotion to Blessed Mary, and The Rosary, and Blessed St. Joseph. I had no idea you had so many health problems......I thought I was alone in that......but I will increase my prayers for you.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God bless you Karen for your act of kindness and know you're in our prayers too.

  • @cyrilakpotosu337
    @cyrilakpotosu337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow,God is great !🙏